John Challis

Southbank Centre Announces New Partnership With Intelligence Squared Alongside Spring Literature Season

The Southbank Centre has announced its Spring 2023 Literature Season taking place from the new year until the end of May. The season welcomes a brand new partnership with Intelligence Squared which brings together leading experts to tackle today's most topical debates, as well as a powerful line-up of authors, activists, poets and politicians in conversation. 

How Many Tom Stoppard Plays Have Been Performed on Broadway?

Leopoldstadt marks the 19th production of a Tom Stoppard play to open on Broadway since Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opened 55 years ago. Stoppard has won four Best Play Tony Awards, more than any other playwright in history. What are the 18 other productions of Tom Stoppard plays to open on Broadway? Let's take a look back!

Stage and Screen Actor John Challis, Best Known For 'Only Fools and Horses' Dies at 79

Challis is best known for portraying Terrance Aubrey 'Boycie' Boyce in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses and its sequel/spin-off The Green Green Grass, as well as Monty Staines in the ITV sitcom Benidorm.

The Bowdon Rooms Given The Green Light To Open Its Doors Next Week

Final preparations are underway at The Bowdon Rooms in Altrincham ahead of the venue opening to the public next week with a fantastic inaugural season of shows and events.

The Kings Theatre, Portsmouth Announces JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Panto for 2021

As Dick Whittington begins his thrilling quest in Portsmouth for Christmas 2020, the Kings Theatre are already looking ahead to next year's panto season, and have announced a GIGANTIC new production of Jack and the Beanstalk for 2021.

Juliet Stevenson, Ruth Jones, Michael Palin, Gyles Brandreth & More to Take Part in the WONDERLAND CHALLENGE

Brad Shaw today launched the Wonderland Challenge, in which 165 actors and voice artists have come together to record Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, with each performer reading one minute of the novel. Those involved include Gyles Brandreth, Ruth Jones, Juliet Stevenson, Michael Palin and Harriet Walter.

The Kings Theatre, Portsmouth Stage Closes Through May 1

The Kings Theatre has closed its doors for all performances until Friday 1 May 2020 with shows during this period being rescheduled.

Emma Barton Announced As A Patron Of The Kings Theatre In Portsmouth

EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star Emma Barton has been announced as a patron of the Kings Theatre and will be helping in the Theatre's regeneration efforts.

Lineup Announced For The Kings Theatre's First Regeneration Fundraising Gala

A star-studded line-up of variety acts will be performing at the Kings Theatre on Sunday March 22nd, at a fundraising gala in aid of the Theatre's stunning regeneration project.

Kings Theatre Confirms Funding For Regeneration Project

A historic theatre - which has hosted a range of stars from Laurel and Hardy to Michael McIntyre and Romesh Ranganathan - is set to surpass its former glory thanks to a significant injection of cash.

VIDEO: Hale Barns Carnival Gets Support From Celebrity Blogger Perez Hilton

Celebrity blogger, columnist, and media personality Perez Hilton has shown his support this week for the upcoming Hale Barns Carnival.

Qdos Entertainment Announces Pantomime Season 2018-19

Beginning later this month, an array of stars from the world of Stage, Screen and Entertainment will light up thirty-five theatres across the nation for this year's Qdos Entertainment pantomime season celebrating the very best of British traditions for the festive season.

Photo Flash: ALL OR NOTHING - THE MOD MUSICAL Celebrates Gala Night

The Ambassadors Theatre run of the critically acclaimed ALL OR NOTHING - THE MOD MUSICAL, with book by Carol Harrison and music and lyrics by the Small Faces, celebrated its Gala Performance this week. See photos from the event below!

The Albany Theatre Opens The Curtains On Their Most Ambitious Programme Yet

The beautiful Art Deco gem in the heart of Coventry, The Albany Theatre, is looking forward to a busy spring season with an ambitious and diverse programme of events alongside the opening of their new studio space.

Qdos Entertainment Sets 2015-16 Panto Season

Stars of theatre and screen take to the stage next month for this year's gilt-edged line-up of Qdos Entertainment pantomimes, 24 of which will come to life across the UK this winter.

The Epstein Theatre to Present THE TOMMY COOPER SHOW This Father's Day

As part of its Father's Day celebrations, The Epstein Theatre is preparing to present The Tommy Cooper Show.

Neil Gaiman Confirmed as Opening Voice for THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW UK Tour

Dr Who star Colin Baker, comedienne Shappi Korshandi and Star Wars' Anthony Daniels (C3PO) have been confirmed as just three of the plethora of special VIP guests who will join the 2013 UK tour of THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW - LIVE!, as THE VOICE OF THE BOOK. They will join Simon Jones ('Arthur Dent'), other members of the original cast and comedian Mitch Benn ('Zaphod Beeblebrox') at various venues around the UK. Other Voices of the Book include Bill Paterson, Lord of the Rings' star Billy Boyd, Phill Jupitus, Clive Anderson, John Challis, Hugh Dennis, and John Lloyd, with others to be announced later in the summer (current schedule below). Best-selling author Neil Gaiman will open the tour as the Voice of the Book at the Hackney Empire.

Colin Baker, Shappi Korshandi, Anthony Daniels Set for THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY UK Tour

Dr Who star Colin Baker, comedienne Shappi Korshandi and Star Wars' Anthony Daniels (C3PO) have been confirmed as just three of the plethora of special VIP guests who will join the 2013 UK tour of THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW - LIVE!, as THE VOICE OF THE BOOK. They will join Simon Jones ('Arthur Dent'), other members of the original cast and comedian Mitch Benn ('Zaphod Beeblebrox') at various venues around the UK. Other Voices of the Book include Bill Paterson, Lord of the Rings' star Billy Boyd, Phill Jupitus, Clive Anderson, John Challis, Hugh Dennis, and John Lloyd, with others to be announced later in the summer.

Billy Boyd, John Challis and More Announced as Special Guests for THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW

Billy Boyd, John Challis, Neil Gaiman, John Lloyd, Terry Jones, Phill Jupitus, John Lloyd, Rory McGrath, Roger McGough, and Andrew Sachs are amongst the special VIP guests who will join the original cast of THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW - LIVE! at various venues over the UK tour in the summer of 2012.

Key Brand Entertainment Fights Back, Files Lawsuit Against Live Nation for Ambassador Theatre Group Theatre Sale

As previously reported, the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) confirmed on Tuesday that it had completed the purchase of Live Nation's UK Theatres (excluding their one third share of The Dominion Theatre). The acquisition is the most significant development in ATG's 17 year history.